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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.08, 12,970.86 and 6,043.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.08, 12,970.86 and 6,043.00 is: 8,339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.08 : 12,970.86 = 6,043.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.08/12,970.86 = 6,043.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.08x = 12,970.86 × 6,043.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.08x = 78,382,874.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,382,874.55/9,399.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,339.42

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